, 1887-10-02
The Presidents, Reception.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. Line day
dawned in a drizzle and the outlook for
a reception was gloomy enough, but the
presidents good luck" brought him a
burst OF sunshine as the procession moved.
1t was too late, however, to contribute
toward swelling the crowds and the num-
Der was not so great as it would otherwise
have been. Still it has been exceeded
here only by the crowd that greeted
Blaine. The line of march was straight
down Washington street. From the rail
road crossing, where the president left
the cars, to the state house, where he was
formerly received aud held his reception,
it is Just about a mile in length and on
either side the walks were packed with
people. The view up Main street was an
inspiring one. With breeze enough to
make a vista Of futtering color.
The procession moved promptly on
time, IL o'clock. First came a squad of
mounted police, and behind came the
moving mass with flying flags and fash
ing OF military requirements. Next
came the governors staff in gorgeous uni
form, while behind marched a platoon of
police, followed by a band of musicians,
Behind these marched the light infantry.
making a striking display. Then the
chief marshal, Gen. Knefer and staff.
and Immediately following came the presi-
dents escort, the Hendricks club, to the
number of two OF three hundred. A
uniform appearance was attained by the
tall hats of gray with a black band, and
black clothes, the club badge and a cane
carried by each member. The club
formed IN a hollow square surrounding
the president carriage. The open car.
rage, hidden almost by a drapery of
flags, was drawn by eight powerful gray
horses, gaily caparisoned. On the back
seat to the right sat the president, and
by his side was Mrs. Cleveland. On the
opposite seat was ex-senator Mcdonald,
the three being the sole occupants.
The progress of the vehicle was marked
by occasional cheers. hats were waved and
handkerchiefs fluttered from every win
dow. But manifestly the carriage was the
chief object of the eyes and curiosity
looked its full. The president, in his
customary suit of black with hat to match,
manifested a presence that met all that
high expectation had looked Tor. Curl
osity and criticism were alike satisfied and
as the carriage moved slowly up the street
there was distinctly felt a social atmos
phere and greeting which was a tribute
altogether fitting and of finer favor than
the noisy demonstration of political gath
erings. The general manner gave this
u as the crowd swept over the curb
stones inIo the street, making two great
streams of people flowing down behind the
escorting club.
Men and women with babes in arms
and children were undeterred by the
muddy condition of the streets. and yet,
withal, there Twas nothing motley in the
mass. 1t was well hammered, cordial and
respectful. On came the carriages with
the city officials, followed by those of the
reception committee, and these In turn by
the Jefferson and Ducksworth cluDs of
Cincinnati aud several other out OF town
organizations, headed by bands OF music.
The whole procession was very compact
aud comparatively quick moving, taking
but a few moments in passing its length,
being three city BLOCKS, or nearly a quar-
ter of a mile.
GOVERNOR GRAY's WELCOME.
Upon reaching the state house the pres
idential party, together with fifty of the
most prominent Indiana office holders,
including members of congress, were con
Quoted TO the stand erected for the occa-
sion and there in the presence of about
$4,000 people gathered around the place,
Governor Gray introduced the president
to the multitude.
Governor Gray commenced by assuring
the president that the exhibition of popu-
lar interest WAS "a manifestation OF re-
spsct for you not less than tor the magis-
trate. Whether any differed with the